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Accelerating Connectivity: Mekong River Bridge Connecting Dei Edth-Thmor Kor Surpasses 35% Completion
- 20 February 2026
Minister Peng Ponea inspects the strategic infrastructure project in Kandal province to ensure rigorous technical standards and timely delivery for the public The construction of the major bridge across the Mekong River Dei Edth-Thmor Kor connecting Dei Edth commune in Kien Svay district to Thmor Kor commune in Lvea Em district has reached a significant milestone. On the morning of February 11, 20...
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Cambodia’s Economic Landscape Anchored by Over 750,000 Units Providing Three Million Jobs
- 19 February 2026
Minister Hem Vanndy leads national strategy workshop to empower MSMEs and modernize the Kingdom’s workforce for 2026 to 2030 Cambodia currently counts 753,670 economic units across the country, which collectively support approximately three million jobs. This data was highlighted during a high-level consultative workshop focused on the draft National Strategy for the Development of Micro, Small, a...
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Bavet City Completes Strategic Landfill and Advances Wastewater Treatment
- 18 February 2026
New environmental facilities set to transform urban hygiene and flood resilience in Svay Rieng’s key economic border hub Bavet City has reached a significant milestone in its journey toward sustainable urban development with the successful completion of its first modern sanitary landfill. According to the latest progress report from the Ministry of Public Works and Transport released on February ...
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Cambodia Achieves Nearly 90 Percent Basic Water Access as Government Charts Next Phase for Rural Health
- 17 February 2026
As of 2025, Cambodia has reached a significant milestone in public infrastructure, with basic water supply coverage now extending to 89 percent of the population. This achievement was highlighted during a high-level workshop on February 11, 2026, where officials met to finalize and disseminate the National Strategic Plan and Action Plan for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation for the 2026 to 2033 pe...
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“JPEG for 3D”: New Open Standard Set to Revolutionize Infrastructure Monitoring
- 17 February 2026
The Khronos Group has announced a major milestone in 3D imaging with the release of KHR_gaussian_splatting, a new extension that standardizes "Gaussian splatting" within the glTF 2.0 ecosystem. Often referred to as the "JPEG for 3D," this move aims to turn a breakthrough photorealistic capture technique into a universal language for engineers, developers, and tech giants alike. Unlike traditio...
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Cambodia and Laos Set Sights on $700 Million Bilateral Trade Target by 2030
- 16 February 2026
Prime Ministers Hun Manet and Sonexay Siphandone reaffirm strategic partnership to enhance energy security and regional connectivity Cambodia and Laos have formally committed to a strategic roadmap aimed at elevating their bilateral trade volume to $700 million by the year 2030. This ambitious goal was the centerpiece of high-level discussions between Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of ...
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IFC Pledges Strategic Support for Green Financing and Infrastructure Development in Cambodia
- 15 February 2026
Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol and IFC Regional Director Keiko Miwa align on bolstering macroeconomic resilience and sustainable investment opportunities The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to supporting "Green Financing" and large-scale infrastructure development in Cambodia. This pledge is part of a broader strategic cooperation designed to sti...
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Japan Extends Over $300,000 in Grants to Enhance Irrigation and Education Infrastructure in Cambodia
- 15 February 2026
New Japanese assistance focuses on agricultural resilience in Banteay Meanchey and female student welfare in Mondulkiri through the KUSANONE framework The Government of Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to Cambodia's grassroots development by providing a total of $301,904 in grant assistance for two critical projects. Japanese Ambassador to Cambodia Ueno Atsushi and representatives from the reci...
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Bentley Digital Twin Drives AU$105 Million in Savings for Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road
- 14 February 2026
ACCIONA is setting a new global benchmark for "going digital" in infrastructure, leveraging Bentley Systems’ comprehensive software suite to manage the AU$ 3.8 billion M80 Ring Road Completion project. By deploying a sophisticated digital twin strategy, the project team has successfully slashed planning times and is on track to mitigate over AU$ 105 million in potential risks and rework. Faced...
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Cambodia Pushes for Greener Urban Landscapes with Low-Carbon Building Initiative
- 14 February 2026
Ministry of Land Management and GGGI strengthen partnership to integrate sustainable architecture and climate-resilient practices into the national development framework Cambodia is accelerating its journey toward sustainable urban development as high-level officials and international partners convened to advance the Kingdom's low-carbon building strategy. On January 29, 2026, His Excellency Ros S...
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